After a winter such as this past one, with record setting snowfall and heavy rains, one would think drought conditions in the summer months would be improbable. And one would be correct; if one were not a grapevine. While the water table and other reserves of drinking water currently remain at stable levels, the lack of rain combined with record high temperatures have created ‘drought like’ conditions in most vineyards in the area.
The Rappahannock Family of Wineries is celebrating the launch of our wine trail at Rappahannock Cellars with a “coming out” party, FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK, on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1,
from 11 am to 5 pm. Proceeds will help benefit Hospice of the Rapidan.
Well as fate would have it we are seeing a very challenging year unfold in the vineyard. Early bud-break, spring frost, spring rains, and then the heat and drought! We are scampering around putting out our irrigation system as some of the vines are starting to show the first signs of
2009 Chardonnel
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
